Rainbow Technologies Incorporated develops encryption technology and software protection devices. It is a public firm (NASDAQ: RNBO). Rainbow Technologies Incorporated, founded in 1984 and based in Irvine, California, develops cryptographic hardware and software products that can be implemented in business and government computing environments. The company encompasses the eSecurity commercial encryption and authentication and the Rainbow Mykotronx government security product development units. Rainbow Technologies' cryptographic systems can be employed in protecting applications, Instant Private Web (IPW) programs, and government communications satellites. The firm's Sentinel product provides antipiracy, software licensing, and software distribution tools. NetSwift iGate streamlines the protection, access, and management of Web applications, intranets, and other online resources. iKey is a two-factor USB authentication token that support secure remote access processes. It also provides users with disk encryption features. Rainbow Technologies' KIV-7 and FORTEZZA products encrypt government communications. The firm acquired Mykotronx, formerly Myko Enterprises, in 1995. It acquired Software Security Incorporated and Allied Signal's KIV-7 link encryption product line in 1996. Through the late 1990's, Rainbow Technologies also acquired Wyatt River, InfoCal LLC, Infosec Labs Incorporated, and Systematic Systems Integration. The company maintains offices in the U.S., the U.K., France, Australia, India, Taiwan, China, Japan, Mexico, India, The Netherlands, and Brazil. The firm serves over 17,000 customers. It holds 16 patents. Clients include the CIA and the U.S. Department of Defense.